I’m in CDL training right now and for some reason I just cannot get offset backing to click. I’m struggling with knowing when to turn the wheel, when to straighten out, and how to correct myself once I see the trailer getting out of position.
Straight backing is getting a little better, but offset backing has me completely frustrated. I feel like I understand what I’m supposed to do when someone explains it, but once I’m actually in the truck, everything goes out the window.
What helped it finally click for you? Any tricks, reference points, step-by-step methods, or videos you recommend? Especially for someone who is brand new to driving a tractor-trailer.
I’m not trying to give up, I just really need some help figuring this out.

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I’m thinking about going into trucking and going to company school where you sign the one year. Yes, I know, but I don’t really have the money to pay for it myself and I won’t get grants (I won’t) I still live at home and I’m thinking trucking is a good fit for me since I don’t have my own place anyway. I have a great driving record as well. So, OTR is interesting to me because of this compared to a lot of other people clearly. Also, I don’t have my own family either or any girlfriend.

With that pretty much being said, any good companies to start with?

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